Alfriston

Stuart Wilson (Sensei, 4th dan)

Sensei Stuart Wilson started the dojo at Alfriston School in January 2011. Our club is aimed specifically at young disabled people and those with learning difficulties. We now have a group of highly committed students, both young men and women, and always welcome new students with open arms.

“No matter how difficult and trying a circumstance you may be in, and no matter how severe a handicap that you may have, you can find more hope today than yesterday and more hope tomorrow than today and continue your effort to make your life shine. You should use your karate for this purpose. Karate is not just for kicking and punching. By learning from the hidden “kokoro” ( heart/spirit) beneath all the techniques, you can make your life more wonderful”

Kaicho Nakamura

Founder and Chairman of the World Seido Karate Organisation

Training

Our classes run each Saturday 11.00 – 12.00 during term time in the main sports hall at Alfriston School. All ages and abilities welcome. Several of our students now also train at our club at Tylers Green ( see main website).

Background

Over the last few years Jun Shihan Roger Thyer- Jones and Sensei Stuart Wilson have worked in a number of schools in Buckinghamshire, including schools for children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties and behavioural problems. They have also run courses and seminars for adults in conjunction with Bucks Sport Disability. During this time, Sensei Stuart struck up a close relationship with Alfriston School and has run various programmes and presented demonstrations there.

In 2011, Alfriston School was granted Sports College Status, and with the strong support of sports principal Mrs Denise Knibbs, Sensei Stuart decided to start a regular, ongoing dojo open to the wider community. We now train in the recently refurbished sports hall.

Getting started

Call Sensei Stuart on 01494 717400 for more information or simply come along and try a class.